Entomology is hosting Paul Ode, Professor at Colorado State University, for a research seminar titled "Plant chemical defenses, caterpillar immunity, and competition between parasitoids"
Paul Ode
- https://ento.psu.edu/events/paul-ode-seminar
- Paul Ode Seminar
- 2026-10-23T11:15:00-04:00
- 2026-10-23T12:05:00-04:00
- Entomology is hosting Paul Ode, Professor at Colorado State University, for a research seminar titled "Plant chemical defenses, caterpillar immunity, and competition between parasitoids"
Paul's lab explores the intricate ecological relationships among plants, the insects that feed on them, and the natural enemies that keep those insects in check. Their research spans the behavior and ecology of parasitoid wasps and the multitrophic interactions that link plant defenses, herbivores, and their parasitoids. By understanding these connections — from the chemistry of plant defense to the foraging decisions of individual wasps — they shed light on both fundamental evolutionary questions and the practical biological control of agricultural pests.
